Chapter 475: The Covetousness of the Mining Giants
His series of questions immediately made everyone think deeply and felt that what he said was very reasonable.
"Mr. Xin's question, I've also thought about it. Sheng Wenyan quickly responded to his question, saying: "Hongxin Group is also interested in cooperating with us to develop the mining business in Africa. If we are willing to let Hongxin Capital inject, this cooperation will be secure. ”
"What, capital injection?" Xin Zhe immediately questioned, "The internal structure of our Guangtu Mining has been stabilized, and I don't think it is suitable for it at present, and there is no need to accept other capital injections!"
Capital injection is a big thing, which means that Hongxin Group wants to control a certain percentage of Guangtu Mining's shares and have part of the right to speak.
This is inevitable for Lu Zixin. Every company or group he cooperates with must have a certain right to speak, so as to ensure that his technology and interests will not become his competitors.
But for Guangtu Mining Group, they are not short of money! Guangtu Mining Group's annual revenue in China alone has reached tens of billions of yuan, and they have also invested in many companies, so they are very vigilant in the face of foreign capital injection, not to mention that the other party is still a relatively strong large group.
"I don't agree with that either. Another vice president spoke, supporting Xin Zhe's opinion.
"It's just a proposal, everyone can discuss and put forward ideas if they have them. But it's not a vote now. Sheng Wenyan said, "When the matter in Nigeria is resolved, we will decide this matter." Now, if the others have nothing to do, they can dismiss. ”
No one spoke, and Sheng Wenyan walked out of the conference room alone.
Xin Zhe was still sitting in place, his eyes swept over everyone, judging from everyone's performance today, Sheng Wenyan's support rate dropped again. As long as Nigeria's problems arise, it will be time for him to take the position.
"If you want to join Hongxin Group and gain a firm foothold, the board of directors will definitely not agree. Xin Zhe was full of confidence in his heart.
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Iron ore mine mined by Guangtu Mining Group, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
This iron ore is an iron-rich ore with a very high iron ore content and can be used as soon as it is refined. Guangtu Mining Group had done detailed exploration in this area before it paid a huge price to obtain the mining rights here.
It is expected that after a few years of mining, they will be able to recoup their investment. However, the recent political turmoil in Nigeria and the rumors of the new policy have come out, which has put Guangtu Mining under tremendous pressure.
"Hey, the company has increased the production target by three times at once, and it can't be completed by working overtime!" Lin Zhiyuan, the head of the mine, sighed.
"Companies are also doing this to reduce risk. Remember last year, the mine in South Africa suffered a lot of losses because of the local armed conflict. In those days, Mr. Sheng was white-headed. This time we have to encounter this kind of problem again, and the pressure on Mr. Sheng does not have to be small. His colleague reassured.
That being said, it doesn't make up for anything. The workers are already complaining, and the discontent is very high. I think if this continues, there will still be problems. So far, I can only do what I am told, and I hope there will be no chaos. Lin Zhiyuan is not very optimistic about the prospects of minerals, if there are heavy losses here, he, as Sheng Wenyan's cadre, is estimated to decline with Sheng Wenyan's status in the group.
He was only forty years old, and he was in the prime of life, and he didn't want to encounter Waterloo in his career.
"A few days ago, didn't Mr. Sheng say that we want to cooperate with Hongxin Group. When the time comes, there will be intelligent machines and systems to improve our efficiency to more than five times!"
"Yes, I wish I could do that. But there really is that kind of technology and stuff, which has long been used by mining giants in Europe and the United States, and it is still our turn?" Lin Zhiyuan was somewhat pessimistic, "Don't expect too much from those, let's just do our best." ”
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In Kaduna State, in the central city of the state, in a luxurious European-style building, several British and several Nigerian officials are talking and laughing.
"Mr. Esmidala, we at Billiton are very sincere in helping the local mining industry in Nigeria. Our respects, you must have received them. Said a high-nosed Briton who is one of the top executives of Billiton in Australia, named Joyce.
Billiton Minerals is one of the world's leading mining groups. Founded in the mid-19th century, it has a long history. Billiton Mining has a large share of the world's mineral trade, and only the American mining giants can compete with it.
Although Billiton Mining is registered in Australia, Australia was once a colony of the United Kingdom and is now one of the countries of the Commonwealth. The main assets that control Billiton Mining are also from the British consortium.
In recent years, with the rise of the African mineral market, these mining giants have set their sights on the African market and made a strong comeback.
"Mr. Joyce is so gracious, we love your gift very much!" replied with a smile, Esmidala, a key official in Nigeria's land and resources department, is of mixed European and African descent, so his skin is not as dark as other black people.
Like many Nigerian officials, he has been very warm and friendly to Europeans because he has learned to emulate European culture since he was a child.
Joyce smiled: "Then please solve the iron ore problem as soon as possible, we at Billiton Mining Company will definitely mine in accordance with Nigeria's mineral mining law, and it will also bring greater profits to your country." ”
The mineral he was referring to was the place where Guangtu Mining was now mining, and Billiton Mining Company was not so interested in an iron ore mine, and even used some means.
But they found that there was more to it than just an iron mine. It was a good time to catch up with the policy change in Nigeria, and fortunately, he used his own resources and strength to take over the current mine of Guangtu Mining.
They have paid great dividends to Nigerian officials such as Esmidalla for this, enough for them to help Billiton Mines speak.
As long as you get the mine smoothly, these benefits are small.
Another African official beside Esmidala smiled: "Don't worry. Mr. XX, who will take office next year, also appreciates the courage of your company, while Guangtu Mining Group ignores the rights and interests of our domestic workers and destroys the ecological environment. As long as we wait for next year's general election, our Ministry of Land and Resources will be able to take back their mining rights! ”
Even if they want to take back the mining rights of Guangtu Mining, they must not act recklessly, and must find reasons and excuses. Otherwise, the leaders above will not allow it, and it will likewise undermine the confidence of international investors in investing in their country's mineral resources.
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